Thanks for all the good replies! I have come to the realization (as said by many) that there is no answer and that it's more of an art than science. That's why I think forums such as these are awesome!


So, having a little cold this past week made me do some more research into positions and reading lots of the great information available on this forum. I then went back to my bike to experience and spent a couple of hours adjusting things back and forth, mainly focusing on shoulder and hip angles - as well as what felt good for me. After lots of fiddling, I ended up with this position.

Thew new position is a roughly 13cm drop (the retul fit was 8) and I actually feel a lot more stable having more drop as well having the 90mm stem opposed to the 60mm which the fitter meant was a "must" for proper shoulder angle. I don't actually get why though, comparing my shoulder angles with the 60mm vs 90mm I'm at roughly the same - it's just more or less the drop that's the big difference? I don't feel particularly stretched out either in "the new position" with the 90mm stem. After a two hour ride yesterday, it felt quite good after some adjusting. My neck will have to get used to this new angle and perhaps the seat is a tad too high, but otherwise I think it's quite good. I got lots of headwind yesterday and I definitely felt a noticeable difference as opposed to the old position!

What do you guys think? Too aggressive? Not aggressive enough?

I guess hip rotation is still not very good. I am (or at least it feels like) I'm at the very front of the seat now.. I do feel like I rotate my hips when riding at least..